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OSF deploys care transition program, reduces readmission rate from 29% to 9%

Healthcare It News

OSF HealthCare, a health system that serves Illinois and Michigan, had a big challenge: Managing the high rate of patient readmissions from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities and eventually to home care. THE PROBLEM This issue stemmed largely from gaps in continuous care during transitions between these settings.

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Digitalization in healthcare empowers patients

Healthcare It News

The exponential growth in health data from a variety of sources, such as electronic medical records and image databases, makes it difficult to integrate information for optimized decision-making that meets the highest possible standards of care. Staying flexible is the key to digital transformation.

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How Reasoning-Based AI Improves Care Transitions

HIT Consultant

As AI and large language models (LLMs) become more integrated into healthcare, it is essential to develop frameworks that prioritize patient safety, clinical expertise, and evidence-based practice. By standardizing the outputs, the system helps maintain quality and alignment across different care teams and settings. About Matt A.

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Cyberattacks: A Recipe for Nurse Burnout and Compromised Patient Care

HIT Consultant

Ashley Franks, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at TigerConnect Nurses, the backbone of the medical field, have been facing a critical threat: burnout. A worrying 29% of nurses reported feeling like they’re at their wits’ end several times a week or even daily.

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UHF Highlights Methods to Improve SNF-to-Home Transitions

Home Health Care

Transitions of care involving seniors — especially those with multiple chronic conditions — can be risky. Despite this, there are a number of methods skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and other health organizations can adopt to improve the transition from inpatient care to home for patients and their caregivers.

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WellSky Acquires Long-Term Care EHR Experience Care – M&A

HIT Consultant

Seven out of 10 seniors who reach the age of 65 are projected to need long-term care before the end of their lives—meaning approximately 24 million Americans will require long-term care by 2030. WellSky’s deep experience in post-acute care is a natural fit with Experience Care’s clinical and financial management capabilities.

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The Future of Aging Policy: A Snapshot of State Priorities

NASHP

As states navigate current fiscal constraints, state policymakers are focusing on helping older adults remain in home-and community-based settings for as long as possible while also potentially reducing costly hospital and nursing home services. Reconceptualizing Nursing Home and Assisted Living Service Models. Food: With nearly 9.7